"The most striking aspect of the Forum is doing all the job, first by meticulous selection of the attendants later by introducing them to the latest updated materials from the professionals. In simple words, giving us the abundant information one shot easily as a capsule." Sherine El Ashiry, Board Advisor, Esthetica & Dar El Oyoun Hospitals

The first European Edition of the HFIF was held in Zagreb, Croatia on the 28th of February.
Held under the auspices and with attendance of H.E. Ivo Josipovic, President of Croatia, the HFIF’s first step on European ground attracted about 90 participants from all over Europe. This distinguished group of experts included chairmen, C-level executives, top level representatives from regional and multilateral organizations as well as esteemed public officials from around the region.

The HFIF provided the opportunity to share ideas and experiences during our three panel discussions and two interactive case presentations. In addition to the intensive content part, the event also gave the chance to get together informally with the other delegates during several networking breaks.

The general feedback after the conference was very positive. The next conference in Croatia, to be held in spring of 2014, is already in planning. In the meantime, the HFIF will continue to initiate further events in the region and beyond for realizing its vision of empowering socially responsible finance and investment in the healthcare sector.

Conference Program

Opening Remarks:Mostafa Hunter - Founder and President - HFIF
Hon. Ivo Josipovic - President - Croatian National Government
Prof. Nikica Gabrić, MD, PhD, Founder and President of National Forum of Croatia

PANEL 1: THE POTENTIALS OF THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR- WHERE ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES?
9:40- 11:00

Headlines:•Investment in Infrastructure and Healthcare Real Estate
•Upgrading Hospitals & Investment in Equipment
•Green Hospitals and Sustainable Buildings
•Advantages of Establishing Production Industries in the Region
•The Future of the Healthcare Sector is Digital: Growth Opportunities for eHealth and mHealth
•Wellness & Medical Tourism: Benefitting from an Increasingly Globalized System

Headlines:•How to Leverage on Finance: Access to Finance as the Key to the Future of SMEs
•Credit Financing
•Equity Financing
•Financial Leasing
•Strategic Investors / M&As
•Tools for Financing: How to Choose?
•The Role of Health Insurance
•What is Hampering Finance and Investment in Healthcare